Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes’ latest big test in a season filled with expectations? Passed with relative ease, even if things got a little close for comfort.

The No. 3 Hurricanes made an emphatic statement on Saturday night, beating the No. 18 Florida State Seminoles 28-22 at Doak Campbell Stadium to open Atlantic Coast Conference play and continue padding its College Football Playoff resume.

The win moves Miami to 5-0 on the season and gives the Hurricanes its third win over ranked teams of the season after wins over Notre Dame and USF earlier this year. It’s the first time UM has beaten three ranked opponents in a season since 2009.

And good luck trying to pick one individual standout contributor for the Hurricanes, who beat FSU in Tallahass

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